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Definitions. Medical examiners’ inquiries — Facilities, persons authorized to perform inquiries, payment of fees, jurisdiction, and clerical and secretarial assistance. Delegation of power by coroner or county medical exam- iner; qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations. 45-16-24. Notification of suspicious or unusual deaths; court ordered medical examiner’s inquiry; written report of inquiry. 45-16-25. Coroner’s or county medical examiner’s duties after notice of suspicious or unusual death; embalmment; inventory and disposition of deceased’s property; use of deceased’s property for evidence; autopsy required. 45-16-25.1. Releasing remains of deceased to next of kin; exception.